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A practical and authoritative guide to bipolar disorder: its causes, current treatments and strategies for managing the illness and living well. Living with Bipolar provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friends. Two leading research psychiatrists and two psychologists, all with many years of experience in mood disorders, explain that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bipolar disorder to live well. Many people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder, usually Bipolar I or Bipolar II. The authors explain the causes and triggers, both medical and psychological treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. Drawing on the experience of their patients, they also show how to develop successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms, and emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle. ... A practical and authoritative guide to bipolar disorder: its causes, current treatments and strategies for managing the illness and living well.Living with Bipolar provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friends.Two leading research psychiatrists and two psychologists, all with many years of experience in mood disorders, explain that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bipolar disorder to live well.Many people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder, usually Bipolar I or Bipolar II. The authors explain the causes and triggers, both medical and psychological treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. Drawing on the experience of their patients, they also show how to develop successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms, and emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle.'A clinically rich, informative and practical synthesis of what is known about how individuals may best bring their bipolar disorder under control.'Professor Gordon Parker, Executive Director, Black Dog Institute'A must have companion for those with bipolar disorder and their family members. It contains an excellent description of symptoms, early warning signs, and much more to understand and cope with the disorder effectively.'Lakshmi N. Yatham MBBS, FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia'Written with passion, warmth and insight, this is a great reference for people living with bipolar disorder and their families.'Tania Lewis, educator and consultant who has lived with bipolar disorder for over 20 years Provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friendsApproximately half the people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder and it affects about one in 100 people in the UK. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferer and for those around them. Written by two leading psychiatrists and two clinical psychologists, Living with Bipolar explains that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bipolar disorder to live well. This accessible guide explains the characteristics of the two main forms, Bipolar I and Bipolar II; their causes and triggers; both medical and psychological treatment options - including CBT thinking strategies - and ways of preventing relapses. Drawing on the experience of patients, Living with Bipolar also offers clear guidelines for readers to develop successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms and emphasises the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. A practical and authoritative guide to bipolar disorder: its causes, current treatments and strategies for managing the illness and living well.__Living with Bipolar__ provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friends.Two leading research psychiatrists and two psychologists, all with many years of experience in mood disorders, explain that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bipolar disorder to live well.Many people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder, usually Bipolar I or Bipolar II. The authors explain the causes and triggers, both medical and psychological treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. Drawing on the experience of their patients, they also show how to develop successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms, and emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle.... AcknowledgmentsList of tables and figuresIntroduction1 What is bipolar disorder?2 Bipolar depression3 Mania and hypomania4 Adapting to bipolar disorder5 Causes and triggers6 Medication as a personal strategy7 Getting to know your medications8 Psychotherapy9 Managing your triggers10 Catching symptoms early11 Support and activity strategies when becoming depressed12 Helpful thinking strategies to reduce depression13 Reducing suicide risk14 Managing warning symptoms of hypomania or mania15 Preventing damage and boosting your coping skills16 Monitoring your bipolar disorder17 Planning to prevent or reduce relapse18 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle19 Maintaining close relationships20 You and your doctor21 Someone I care about has bipolar disorderGlossaryBibliographyIndex

Analyzing an ailment that affects more than half of those suffering from depression, this reference provides practical and comprehensive information about bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferers and those around them. This resource outlines the characteristics of the two main forms—Bipolar I and Bipolar II—their causes and triggers, treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. With strategies for coping with symptoms and advice for living a healthy lifestyle, this handbook will prove invaluable to those suffering from bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends.

Analyzing an ailment that affects more than half of those suffering from depression, this reference provides practical and comprehensive information about bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferers and those around them. This resource outlines the characteristics of the two main formsBipolar I and Bipolar IItheir causes and triggers, treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. With strategies for coping with symptoms and advice for living a healthy lifestyle, this handbook will prove invaluable to those suffering from bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. A guide to manic-depressive illness covers its two main forms, Bipolar I and Bipolar II, along with information on its causes, triggers, symptoms, treatments options, and ways to prevent relapses